Windows to Opportunity
Windows to Opportunity (WTO)
The Windows to Opportunity (WTO) program supports the growth and creativity of BIPOC youth and young adults through mentorship with professional artists and industry professionals. WTO brings together a range of arts-based programs, including stand-up comedy, vocal training and choir, audio production, architecture and design, career development in the arts and technology sectors, and youth-centred city-building and transit design.
Many WTO programs run in multi-week sessions between October and May and are delivered through engaging two to three hour modules. For technology-focused sessions, participants may be required to use their own equipment, such as a laptop or camera.
Limited spaces are available, so please register in advance.
Fall 2025
This fall, Blackhurst Cultural Centre invites youth and young adults to explore their creative voices through Windows to Opportunity, a series of arts-based programs designed to empower, inspire, and uplift. Programming for the fall begins on September 29, 2025.
We are now registering for:
Stand-Up Comedy
: Mondays – 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Ages 18–28
Develop comedy writing, stage presence, and improv skills while working with professional comedian Kenny Robinson.
Vocal Training / Choir : Tuesdays – 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | Ages 12–25 Strengthen your voice, improve breath control, and build confidence while learning songs and practising clear pronunciation.
Audio Production: Wednesdays – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Ages 14–25 Learn studio recording, mixing, and sound editing techniques using industry-standard tools, and create your own solo and group audio projects.
Blackhurst Cultural Centre is dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and culturally rich arts programming for the local community and beyond. Our goal is to create opportunities for creative expression and personal growth in a safe and supportive space.
Register for Fall 2025
Click here to register for Windows to Opportunity:
https://forms.gle/X7RxpVAMtLn7cY5f6
Limited spaces are available, so please register in advance.
Other Windows to Opportunity Programs
Registration for the programs below is currently closed. We cannot confirm availability for new registrants at this time. If you are interested, please email info@blackhurstcc.org and we will let you know if space becomes available.
- Build My Block – Architecture & Design 101 | Cohorts: Ages 12–17 and 18–30 | Thursdays – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Youth learn architectural and design skills by mapping their neighbourhood, developing concepts, and building scale models. The program introduces placemaking, sustainable design, teamwork, and project planning.
- Art-Chiving – Career Development for the Arts and Technology Sectors | Ages 18–30 | Wednesdays – 6:30 to 8:30 PM: Participants gain career-ready research, digital storytelling, and professional communication skills through workshops and a capstone project that uncovers and digitizes Black Canadian histories.
- Tracks to My Future – Design Your City, Shape Your Future | Ages 12+ | Saturdays – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Youth discover how transit shapes cities, build maps and station designs, and go behind the scenes at Toronto transit hubs.
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